A San Luis Obispo County pumpkin patch, Brookshire Farms, was shut down amid an E. coli investigation of up to 13 infections, including children with kidney failure. The farm has since reopened.
Health & MedicineThe US military says it fired on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship attempted to breach a blockade. The account comes from the military and has not been independently verified.
War & ConflictExplosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island and at Jask port as Iranian media linked them to the Strait of Hormuz, where two tankers reportedly hit mines and a US strike disabled a vessel.
Politics & GovernanceA cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europeans on edge as officials urge resilience and stockpiling.
Politics & GovernanceChina's Einstein Probe detected an X-ray flare from a nearby M dwarf star on November 6, 2026. Robotic telescopes in the Czech Republic and Canary Islands confirmed it within 20 minutes.
Science & SpaceMultiple explosions were reported across southern Iranian coastal sites, including Qeshm Island and Jask port, with local media linking the noise to activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials have not confirmed the cause.
Politics & GovernanceExplosions were heard across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, as Iranian state media linked them to military activity; IRGC reported two tankers on fire after hitting mines in the strait.
War & ConflictIranian media reported explosions in several areas of southern Iran. The headline gives no confirmed cause, casualties, or official explanation at this stage.
War & ConflictGadi Eisenkot gets the chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.
Politics & GovernanceNASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis lunar program, with applications due Dec. 3 and training starting in early 2028.
Science & SpaceNASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis lunar program and planned moon base, with a December 3 deadline and selection expected by late 2027.
Science & SpaceScientists report that replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched salt could prevent nearly 3 million deaths yearly, according to aggregated coverage of a global health study.
Health & MedicineVoters across New Zealand express apathy and disillusionment as a fragmented election delivers no clear mandate amid economic strain, record emigration and eroded trust in institutions.
Politics & GovernanceTrump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the press secretary role, proposing MMA fighters as assistants; the post did not confirm White accepted or that Trump was serious.
Politics & GovernanceA gunman firing from a car killed six people, including a British tourist, and wounded 16 in Krakow's main market square. Officials said he was fascinated by far-right ideologies.
Politics & GovernancePolice clashed with Yellow Vests protesters in Paris after they defied a rally ban, leading to two coordinators' arrests. At least 146,000 people marched across France on Saturday.
Crime & JusticeA gunman driving through Krakow's Main Market Square opened fire on people, killing at least six and wounding 15 or more. Police shot and arrested the suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen with far-right views.
Politics & GovernanceThe US military says it disabled a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Details on the vessel, the reasons, and the circumstances remain limited in the available headline and blurb.
War & ConflictA 25-year-old Polish gunman with far-right views killed six and wounded 16 in Kraków's main square, with three more bodies found at his home. Poland's defence minister called it an act of terror.
Politics & GovernanceNASA is accepting applications through Dec. 3 for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis program and a planned permanent lunar base, with selection expected by late 2027.
Science & SpaceThe California State University system reportedly spent $193M on a sprawling cliffside hotel while in-state students face tuition costs near $50K a year. The headline frames the purchase as a spending priority question.
EducationIsrael's President has asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after last week's election, with Netanyahu's rivals weighing whether to rely on Arab-party votes.
Politics & GovernanceNASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis program and a planned permanent lunar base. Applications close Dec. 3, with final selection expected by late 2027.
Science & SpaceThe U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit brought by Texas against Planned Parenthood, according to Reuters. The source provides limited detail on the claims.
Crime & JusticeIsrael's president has asked opposition candidate Benny Eisenkot to try to form a government, a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Politics & GovernanceBerkshire Hathaway more than doubled its stock buybacks in the third quarter while earnings declined as investment gains shrank, with Greg Abel's succession formalized.
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